Hi to all. My question may be a little stupid but i'm new in ecu tuning software, so as far as I understand mappack is an original ecu file (read from car) damos and a2l are files that someone made for that ecu file with named maps (e.g. boost pressure, iq, torque limiter etc.). So if I am right i have some more questions, like: whats the difference between damos and a2l file? Are these files different for all ecu's hw and sw numbers? And the last one: If i understand properly i need to open my original file in winols, then import same ecu's hw and sw hex file and damos file (from a damos pack) and the maps should be now recognized and ready for tune? Like I said i'm new to ecu tuning and any help will be much appreciated. I'm not going anywhere in a hurry neither want to be some kind of professional maper, I just want to learn the basics, so i can tune my cars. Thank you very much in advance, and sorry for my bad English.
P.S. As I work as a mechanic, I can help with a lot of bmw original files from any models, because i repair mostly bmw's, so if someone is in need, feel free to ask.

sando wrote:Hi to all. My question may be a little stupid but i'm new in ecu tuning software, so as far as I understand mappack is an original ecu file (read from car) damos and a2l are files that someone made for that ecu file with named maps (e.g. boost pressure, iq, torque limiter etc.). So if I am right i have some more questions, like: whats the difference between damos and a2l file? Are these files different for all ecu's hw and sw numbers? And the last one: If i understand properly i need to open my original file in winols, then import same ecu's hw and sw hex file and damos file (from a damos pack) and the maps should be now recognized and ready for tune? Like I said i'm new to ecu tuning and any help will be much appreciated. I'm not going anywhere in a hurry neither want to be some kind of professional maper, I just want to learn the basics, so i can tune my cars. Thank you very much in advance, and sorry for my bad English.
P.S. As I work as a mechanic, I can help with a lot of bmw original files from any models, because i repair mostly bmw's, so if someone is in need, feel free to ask.

I think you need to see this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6AAh_Vgf5A

Original file = ".BIN" (ECU Data)
MapPack = ".KP" (Maps)
Damos = ".A2L" (Map & Axis Data)
WinOLS complete file = ".OLS" (Map & Axix Data & ECU Data)


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I've watched it, thanks. But there is no damos use, so still I can't answer my questions. :wtf:

sando wrote:I've watched it, thanks. But there is no damos use, so still I can't answer my questions. :wtf:

Try again...... read below:

Original file = ".BIN" (ECU Data)
MapPack = ".KP" (Maps)
Damos = ".A2L" (Map & Axis Data)
WinOLS complete file = ".OLS" (Map & Axix Data & ECU Data)


wbr

Yes, I understand that, thank you for the answers.But my point is that I still dont know how exactly to use damos in winols and more exact I'm downloading a damos pack of 750gb uploaded right below this thread and there is no ecu names in the files etc. There are some stange file names and extensions in the rars and i just dont get it how to find the exact damos for a file and as I understand I will need and mappack to use with damos files to recognize the map and its values. Thank you again for your answers, I appreciate it. :thumbup:

sando wrote:Yes, I understand that, thank you for the answers.But my point is that I still dont know how exactly to use damos in winols and more exact I'm downloading a damos pack of 750gb uploaded right below this thread and there is no ecu names in the files etc. There are some stange file names and extensions in the rars and i just dont get it how to find the exact damos for a file and as I understand I will need and mappack to use with damos files to recognize the map and its values. Thank you again for your answers, I appreciate it. :thumbup:

90% of that is just rubbish, not labelled and no engine codes so maybe 10% is useful.
Finding maps is the hardest thing anyone can do, it's not obvious for a new user.
Some car's have little info and others have every map well known.
Your questions are vague as you haven't told us what ecu you need info about

wbr

Thank you for the great explanation.

Damos includes all maps.
Mappack includes not all maps. For example, maps for tuning only.
a2l - file type with maps for WinOLS.
Damos is better, but it is usually in German language. Any way you can find map if you search by ID.

how do you know only 10% is good? what critiria do you use to conclude other 90% are rubbish ?

Drifter17 wrote:how do you know only 10% is good? what critiria do you use to conclude other 90% are rubbish ?

Because I've looked at the 750gb file and it's all crap mislabelled and bits missing.... it's free for a reason

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